Irs Coordinator

Core Responsibilities

• Manage robust IRS campaign planning efforts in assigned geographical area, including quantification of insecticides and equipment needs; identification and recruitment of spray teams; logistical planning for IRS distribution and transportation; insecticide and equipment storage, security, and environmental safety; and coordination with provincial/district level Ministry of Health counterparts.
• Work in collaboration with the malaria and IRS focal point persons at the District Health Office to manage the planning and coordination of IRS activities.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and supervision of spray teams and IRS spray operators.
• Supervise and track inventory distribution and storage of materials, work with the logistics and procurement team to support procurement of IRS materials.
• Supervise IRS implementation and contribute to the trainings conducted in the assigned geographical area.
• Ensure that routine program tracking and reporting are in place and delivered on time.
• Supervise and monitor field data collection with project M&E team.
• Manage the community mobilization and SBCC/IEC campaigns and data collection process.
• Ensure that all risk prevention and environmental compliance measures are fully implemented and work closely with the project environmental compliance staff and district/province officers to address relevant issues.
• Facilitate communication between the districts in the assigned geographic area and the project office.
• Represents the program at meetings with the community leaders and local steering committees.
• Prepare weekly and other activity reports.
• Frequent travel to field sites to support and oversee district and community level operations and activities.
• Other duties as assigned

What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree + two years of relevant experience, or master’s degree + zero years of relevant experience,

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, business administration, or other relevant field.
• At least two (2) years in vector control activities.
• Experience in regulatory and operational aspects of insecticide use and management
• Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members.
• Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.
• Demonstrates leadership and teamwork and produces high-quality work in a timely, cost-effective manner and has excellent writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with USG-funded programs and/or other international development experience.
• English language fluency

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your well-being centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development. Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.

Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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